Control; HICON SME

If you want to shape realistic strategic-level exercise environments that replicate senior U.S. Government and Joint Staff decision-making processes, we would love to talk.

D&G is seeking an experienced Higher Control (HICON) Subject Matter Expert to support the planning, development, and execution of realistic exercise environments that replicate senior-level U.S. Government and Joint Staff operations. This role provides expertise in executive-level coordination, operational planning products, and strategic communications to ensure exercises accurately reflect real-world decision-making and operational processes within the Department of Defense and Joint Staff environment.

The work we do has real impact, and the people behind it matter just as much.

• Provide subject matter expertise on U.S. Government, Joint Staff, and higher headquarters operational processes and coordination activities.
• Develop, write, review, and publish operational and strategic-level products supporting exercise objectives and training realism.
• Produce WARNORDs | PLANORDs | DEPORDs | EXORDs | policy memorandums | reports | meeting minutes | speech transcripts | press releases | and Secretary of War Orders Book materials.
• Support exercise scenario development and execution by integrating realistic higher headquarters processes and executive decision-making activities.
• Coordinate with government, military, and interagency stakeholders to ensure operational consistency and exercise synchronization.
• Provide insight into executive agency workflows, operational planning cycles, and strategic-level communications.
• Assist in evaluating exercise outcomes and identifying opportunities to improve training effectiveness and operational realism.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership and exercise teams on Joint Staff and executive-level operational processes.

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Associate or bachelor’s degree in strategic studies, International Affairs, Military Studies, Public Policy, or related field preferred; equivalent military operational experience may be substituted.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience working with U.S. Government and/or Joint Staff functions and processes.
• Demonstrated experience writing, developing, and publishing senior‑level operational and strategic products.
• Proven experience producing WARNORDs, PLANORDs, DEPORDs, EXORDs, policy memorandums, and other executive-level documentation.
• Familiarity with executive-level operational planning and coordination processes within the Department of Defense environment.
• Professional experience working in or directly supporting an executive agency within the Department of War, such as the Office of the Secretary of War (OSW) or Joint Staff.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills supporting senior-level decision-making environments.
• Ability to operate effectively in dynamic, fast-paced, and collaborative exercise environments.

Preferred

• Experience supporting Joint exercises, operational planning teams, or strategic-level training events.
• Familiarity with Joint operational planning processes and Combatant Command coordination activities.
• Background in strategic communications, military operations, or defense policy support.
• Experience collaborating across military, government, and interagency organizations.

• Active TS/SCI clearance required.
• This role is restricted to U.S. person(s) (U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).

At D&G Solutions, people come first; our teammates, customers, and the communities we serve. We are one of the fastest growing companies in the Washington, DC area and proud to be recognized nationally as a Best Place to Work. As an 8(a), Service Disabled Veteran Owned, and Women Owned Small Business, we bring ownership, accountability, and care to everything we do.

We also deeply believe in giving back and proudly support organizations such as Homes for Our Troops, Semper

K9, and Wreaths Across America. Our teams are welcoming, collaborative, and deeply committed to mission success. We believe great work happens when people feel supported, respected, and trusted, and we work hard to create that environment every day.

Competitive salary | Benefits | 401(k) | Bonus and profit sharing | Flexible hours | Education reimbursement | PTO

If you want to work for a company that cares about its people, contribute to a mission that truly matters, and be part of a team where you are valued for who you are as well as what you do, we would love to hear from you.